Back Issues 2011-2015
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July 2011 - Our First Issue of SLT $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| Included in issue: Making Beads in the Middle of the Mandrel | Making Multiple Spacers on One Mandrel | Grubby Mitts Report (this month it's glass) | Are You Long on Shorts? | Should I Sell my Beads? | Lampwork Trivia Crossword Puzzle | How to Make Murrini by Glenn Mincey & | Avaline Pierson | How to Make a Raked Dot Bead, and more. | |
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August 2011 - It's Raining Fritt $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| Included in issue: 7 Reasons Why Your Frit Beads May Suck | Feature Artist - Robin Zoza | What the Heck is system 96 | Should I Sell My Beads? | Tutorials: How to Make a "Fritzie" | Simple Flower Bead using a Fritzie | Encased Auger Shell | Kid Friendly Fish Bead| Grubby Mitts Report, and more. | |
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September 2011 - Beyond the Bland Bead $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| Included in issue: Exploring Surface Decorations | Featured Bead Artist - Michael Barley | The Life of a Full-Time Beadmaker | Back from the Gathering | Tips on Staying Cool in Your Studio | Tutorials on: Easy Floral Bead with CZs | Making Twisties Using an Optic Mold | Cute Puppy Bead | Five Minute Fish in Five Easy Steps | the Grubby Mitts Report, and more. | |
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October 2011 - Color Your World $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| Included in issue: Color Your World | Featured Artist - Kancdice Seeber | Kandice's Color Tips for Beginners | Let Fabric Inspire You | Mandrel Dipping Tip | Secrets to Taking Better Photos of Your Beads | Tut Talk Tutorial Review | Tutorials on: Confetti Beads | Using Encased Stringer in Imaginative Ways | Fun & Funky flower Disks | Bloomin' Disks Bracelet | Ice Cream Cone Bead | the Grubby Mitts Report, and more. | |
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November 2011 - Shape of Things to Come $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| Included in this issue: The Shape of Things to Come | Featured Artist - Sarah Hornik | Getting the World into Shape | Beware of the Press |Thinking Beyond the Bead | Bead Fest Philly 2011| Tutorials: Paint by Numbers Bead | Cube Bead | Cupcake Lentil Bead | Regular features - Burning Questions - First Steps - The Grubby Mitts Report - Tut Talk - Did You Know, and more. | |
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December 2011 - The Gift of Lampwork $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| Included in issue: The Gift of Lampwork | A Brief History of Glass | Having a Hot Time in the Mountains | Starting Your Own Lampwork Group | Tutorials: Key-Watch Fobs | Easy Leaf Beads | Beaded Bookmarks | Interchangeable Earwires | Dramatic Donut Drops | The Fat Cat for Beads of Courage | Regular Features - Burning Questions - The Grubby Mitts Report - Tut Talk, and more. | |
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January 2012 - Lighten Up $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| Included in Issue: Lighten Up, Beads that make us smile | Featured Artist: Lori Peterson | The Very Neat Story About Messy Color | Bead Buddies | Tut Talk About Twists | The Grubby Mitts Report |Tutorials: Masonry Giraffe | Twistie Doodles | Imagination Charms | End of the Day Beads | Beads of Courage Owl Bead. | |
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February 2012 - Young at Heart $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| Included in Issue: Young At Heart | Debra Kallen's Chocolates | Heart Bead Collages | Featured Artist-Ali VandeGrift | Steph's Dot Tips-Stephanie Handermann | Hold the (Bead) Presses | Totorials: The Raja Heart, Horizontal Heart wth Surface Flowers, Striated Encased Purple Heart, Chocolate Covered Strawberries | Grubby Mitts Report-Must Have Tutorials | Beads of Courage Tutorial. | |
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March 2012 - Fabulous Florals $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| Fabulous Florals, plus a 2 page Collage |Featured Artist - Patsy Evins | Five Pieces of Equipment I Cannot Live Without | Fall in Love with Bullseye Pinks | Live Shows - Part 2 - Marketing and Booth Design | Tutorials: Delightful Daisies - Fantasy Leaves & Flowers on Wire - Changeable Tapestry Ring Toppers - Flower Power Jawbreakers | and the regular features Tut Talk and the Grubby Mitts report. | |
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April 2012 - The World Beneath The Surf $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| The World Beneath the Surf | Inspirational Collages | Laurie Ament, featured artist | History of My Seahorse Bead by Kimberly Affleck | Beth’s Story, Birth of a Bead Maker | Live Shows, part 3 | Tutorials: Underwater Barnacle Beads; Tahitian Lagoon Bottle Stopper; Ocean Bubble Hollows; Cutting Stained Glass into Strips for Lampwork Beads; Charming Seashells; Starfish Wave Bead | and, the Grubby Mitts Report. | |
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May 2012 - Small Beads - Big Impact! $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| Small Beads-Big Impact | Inspirational Collages | Debi Cogwell, Featured Artist | History of the CG Beadroller | Small Beads: Fame, Fun & Fortune | Choosing a Beadmaking Class | Getting Your Beads in a Row | Tutorials: Pandora-Sized Encased Floral Bead, Garden Lentil Bead, Teeny Tiny Birds, Easy Round the World Beads, Mice-A-Roni and Cheese Beads of Courage Bead | and the regular features, the Grubby Mitts Report and Tut Talk. | |
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June 2012 - The Freedom of Going Organic $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| The Freedom of Going Organic | Featured Artist - Beverly Edge | Have No Fear! | Tips on Etching Beads | Writing an Effective Tutorial | Tutorials: Multicolored Striations; Tilt-n-Swirl; Making Silvered Ivory Shards; Silver and Sangre; Slithering Beads of Courage Tutorial | and , Tut Talk and the Grubby Mitts report. | |
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July 2012 - Inspired By Nature $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| Included in Issue: Articles: Inspired by Nature; Glass Adventures; How Glass is Made | Inspirational Collages | Featrued Artist - Joy Munshower | Tutorials: Cherry Blossom Bonsai; Realistic Sculptural Leaves; Tumbling Leaves Bead; and, Beads of Courage Tutorials, Twisted Kitty and Kid-Friendly Turtle Bead | Plus, Tut Talk, tutorial review, and the Grubby Mitts Report. | |
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August 2012 - Focus on Focals $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| Articles: Focus on Focals; How to Make Your Own Bead Release; Five Essential Graphite Shaping Tools; A Focal by Any Other Name; Inspirational Eye Candy (collages) | Featured Artist: Lydia Muell | Tutorials: Inner Glow; Ethereal Ribbon Focal; Under the Willow Tree: Woodland Eye Bead; Beads of Courage Tutorial | The Grubby Mitts Report. | |
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September 2012 - All About Siver Glass $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| Articles: The Mysteries of Silver Glass | Featured Artist - Dawn Scannell | Silver Glass - Not as Scary as You May Think | Inspirational Eye Candy | Tutorials: Hello Dalai - Moonflowers - Silver Swirls Lentil - Quick and Beautiful Raku Murrini Bead - Pearlescent | and the features Tut Talk and the Grubby Mitts Report | |
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October 2012 - Boo!!! $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| Spooky, Scary and Fantastical beads fill this issue and the main article goes into the gory details. Our featured artist is Mary Lockwood; and there is a terrific article on working from home, as well as Tut Talk and the Grubby Mitts report. The tutorials: Sugar Skulls, Witch’s Finger Pendant, Frankenstein’s Monster, Boneheads, and Grinning Gremlins. | |
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November 2012 - Wow! Big Hole Beads $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| A look at the rising popularity of big hole beads. This issue includes: Big Hole Beads opening article | Inspirational Collages | Featured Artist Bobbie Pene | Tips from the Masters - Kristina Logan | Being Discovered | Tutorials: How to Core a Big Hole Bead by Susan Sheehan; Silver Cored Bubble Beads, by Trudi Doherty; Discs Galore, by Donna Felkner; Candy Bubble Wheels, by Lori Peterson | and, the Grubby Mitts Report, one of our standard features. | |
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December 2012 - All Star Edition $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| This edition shines a spotlight on some of the best known, most well respected, household name bead artists in the world. Start out with Tips from the Masters, then get to know All-Star: Janice Peacock |Heather Trimlett | JC Herrell | Jennifer Geldard | Holly Cooper | Corina Tettinger | with Tutorials and/or Secrets by each of the above |plus, the Grubby Mitts Report. | |
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January 2013 - International Edition $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| Lampworkers from all over the globe (outside the United States) are featured in this issue. Inside you will find: Tips from the Masters, Pulling Stringers, by Melanie Moertel | Article “Flame Off UK” by Jennie Lamb | Tutorials: Organic Circles, Katerina Koroleva; Kiss Roses, Bev Butler; Candy Stripe Focal, Suzanne Noordewier; Acorn and Oak Leaf Lentils, Sandy Kelly; Happy Cat Pendant, Anja Nussbaumer; Pirate Kidz, Claudia Trimbur-Pagel | and, the Grubby Mitts Report. | |
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February 2013 - Embellish Those Beads $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| In this issue the opening article by Diane Woodall is all about Embellishment, as are the inspirational Collages | Featured artist is Madeline Bunyan | Next, articles on Small Frit by Diane Woodall, Inspiration-How Do You Find Yours by Elaine Mead, and Easy as Frit, By Caroline Rhodes | Tips from the Masters, Kalera Stratton | Tutorials are: Pressed and Rolled Patterns by Bev Butler, The Gypsy Rose by Amy Kuczewski, Cherry Blossom Bead by Madeline Bunyan, Everlasting Chocolate Beads by Renee Wiggins, and Valentine Roses by Lorelei Lotvin | and, the regular Grubby Mitts report feature. | |
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March 2013 - Special Finishes $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| What you can do with a bead after it comes out of the kiln. Featured Artist Libby Leuchtman | Tips from the Master Jim Smircich | Family Reunion Michigan Cabin Retreat | Tutorials: Copper Electroforming On Glass Beads, by Kate Fowle Meleney; Coldworking 101, by Libby Leuchtman; Sandblasted and Oil Painted Beads, by Hannah Rosner; Moss Rocks - Using Baking Soda on Beads, by Mary Lockwood | and the Grubby Mitts Report. | |
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April 2013 - Buttons and Baubles $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| As a Lampworker just some of the non-beads you can make are buttons, cabinet knobs, marbles, off-mandrel baubles, pens, fan pulls and bottle stoppers, just to name a few. That’s what this issue is about. Featured Artist Michael Mangiafico | Drew Pitts Tips from the Masters | My Timer Drive Life by Jennie Yip | Get Up and Move, by Diane Woodall | Tutorials: Buttons with Depth ant Texture, Amy Ouellette; Twisted rose Buttons, by Grace Edwards; Lady Bird Shank Buttons, by Julie Fountain; Open Heart Pendants, by Michael Mangiafico; Hexagonal Cabinet Knobs, by Amy Ouellette. And, the Grubby Mitts report, by Amy Kuczewski. | |
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May 2013 - Clear on Encasing $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| Some magical things you can do with encasing. Let’s be Clear on Encasing, by Diane Woodall |Bead Collage Inspiration | Featured Artist is Vickie Lee, By Karen Leonardo | From the Furnace to the Flame, Story of Uroboros Glass Co., by Leah Nelson | Tutorials: Encased Silver Glass Bead, Linz Bunn; Watering Down the Possibilities Using Frit with Clear, Kris Scaible; Mini Ocean Bead, Angie Gemsa | Tut Talk Review of Mary Lockwood’s Encasing Boot camp Tutorial, by Jenne Rebecca, & the Grubby Mitts Report by Diane Woodall. | |
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June 2013 - Calling All Designers $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| Using your beads to make jewelry | Featured Artist Angie Ramey | I'll Swap with Anyone - ISGB Gathering | I Love Your Earrings, by Diane Woodall | Tutorials: Key to the Secret Garden, by Nancy Gant - Belflower Cascade Pendant, by Hannah Rosner - Flower Drop Earrings, by Roberta Freeman Manly - Easy Wire Disc Earrings, by Debbie Gwaltney - Gotta Have Heart Pendant, by Annmarie Stanesa - Flower Bouquet Lapel Pin, by Patti Genack | Grubby Mitts Report. | |
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July 2013 - Sculpting with Glass $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| This issue is all about sculpting with glass. | Featured Artist is Annette Nilan by Karen Leonardo | Tips from the Masters by Patsy Evins | Intro to Boro - Going to the Dark Side, by Hannah Rosner | Tutorials: Sheepdog Head, by Annette Nilan; Coming Up Roses Cupcake, by Patsy Evins' Dragon Head Bead, by Jo Turner; Healing Heart Bead, by Susan Lambert | And, the Grubby Mitts Report, by Amy Kuczewski, and Tut Talk By Jeanne Rebecca. | |
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August 2013 - Demystifying Hollow Beads $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| Making hollow beads is not difficult. Learn all about them and how to make them. | Featured Artist Aja Vaz, by Karen Leonardo | Butternut Hollows by Aja Vaz | Tips from the Masters - Jeri Warhaftig | Seeing is Believing, about on-line videos, by Diane Woodall | Tutorials: Tips for Making Hollow Beads, by Marjolein van Zummeren; Torch Blown Chili Pepper, by Jelveh Jaferian; Heart of a Viking, by Nelli Rees; Hollow Vessels, By Amy Kuczewski | Grubby Mitts Report by Amy Kuczewski. | |
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September 2013 - All That Glitters $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| How to add a touch of glam to your beads. Ariticles: All that Glitters, Adding Sparkle to Your Beads with Goldstone Frit, Lisa Fletcher; The Magic of Brass | Tips from the Masters, How to Apply Gold Leaf, Karen Leonardod | Featured Artist Joyce Horn, by Karen Leonardo | Tutorials: PreFuse and Use Dichro, Mariam Steger; Encasing Silver Foil with Transparent Glass, Corina Tettinger; Sparkle Stringers, Dawn Ceccacci; Punches and Cutouts Using Silver and Dichro Paper, Bev Butler; Goldstone Frit Stringer, Sarah Hornik; Spakle the Owl, Diane Woodall | Features: Grubby Mitts Report, Amy Kuczewski; and Tut Talk, Jenne Rebecca. | |
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October 2013 - Magic of Murrini $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| The Magic of Murrini, by Diane Woodall | Featured artist, John Rizzi | A Murrini Resource Guide and a Tutorial Resource Guide. | Articles: Can I Have Your Recipe; Murrini Storage Magic by Denise Smith; How to Cut Perfect Murrini, DeAnne Buchanan; and The Big Beadathon 2013, Kathryn Newman. | Tutorials: How to Make Murini, Glenn Mincey & Avaline Pierson; Quick and Easy Murrini eye Cane, John Rizzi; How to Make a Daisy Murrini, Christie Modesti; A New Twist on Twisties, Elizabeth Hopkins; and Hippie Chick Twistie Boro Beads, Nichole Valentine-Rimmer. | Plus the Gruby Mitts Report, Amy Kuczewski. | |
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November 2013 - Lentils and Tabs $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| Begging to be decorated, Lentils and Tabs give you the biggest bang for your lampwork buck. This issue contains: Inspirational Collages | Featured Artist, and Tips from the Masters - Jacqueline Parkes | Beautiful Veiled Cane | Tutorials: Eye of the Storm Bead, by Robin Koza - Pirate Gold Lentil by Priscilla Mc Girr - Oval Lentil Bead by Pati Walton | Horse Bead Pictorial by Joy Munshower (must be seen to be believed) | and, The Grubby Mitts Report. | |
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Dec 2013 - 2nd Annual All Stars Issue $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| Full of beads, articles and tutorials by some of the best known beadmakers in the world, this All Stars issue is special. Featured are Bronwen Heilman, Kristen Frantzen Orr, Sharon Peters, Astrid Riedel, Jeri Warhaftig and rising star Nikki Rogalski. Not a holiday themed issue, it does contain some festive beads. There is too much to mention here, but some of what’s inside are tutorials: a Sleeping Santa bead by Nikki, Cool Inset Eyes by Sharon, Complex Winged Latticino Twistie by Astrid, Silver Plum Shell by Jeri, a fun skull bead by Bronwen and more. | |
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Jan 2014 - Totally Twisted Twisties $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| Twisties taken to a whole new level. Everything from Goldstone to Wigwags, this issue is loaded with twistie intel. Opening Article - Totally Twisted Twisties by Diane Woodall | Featured Artist is Jolene Wolfe by Karen Leonardo | History of TAG Glass by Leah Nelson | ISGB Scholarship News by Nikki Stull Haverstock | Twistie Pattern Inspiration by Jolene Wolfe | Tutorials: Goldstone Ribbon Twistie Focal by Jolene Wolfe; Mustang Plaids by Dawn Ceccacci; Wigwag Basics by Stephanie Hartmann; Party Animals by Diane Woodall. | |
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Feb 2014 - Sweets for Your Sweetie $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| Valentine's Day with hearts and sweets for your sweetie; things that make you happy. Featured Artist-Debra Kallen, by Karen Leonardo | How Are You Perceived Online, by Diane Woodall | Bright Ideas, Tips from Our Readers | Lampwork Bead Jewelry Designers, by Diane Crockett, Debi Dufrene, and Marcia Seever | Grubby Mitts Report, by Diane Woodall | Tutorials: Bonbons, by Debra Kallen; Set Your Heart on Fire, by Laurie Ament; Happy Hearts, by Diane Woodall; Goody Goody Gumdrops, by Diane Woodall; Metta Heart by Jody Lee. | |
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March 2014 - Long and Lean Beads $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| Making long beautiful beads does not have to be daunting. Filled with tips and tutorials this issue shows how you too can master the long, lean beads. | Articles: Long and Lean Beads, Diane Woodall | Featured Artist - Heather Behrendt, by Karen Leonardo | Things I’ve Learned About Reichenbach Purple Rose, by Marjolein VanZummeren | Bright Ideas - Tips from Readers | Tutorials: Long & Lean Deads for Bead Pens, by Donna Felkner; Music Bead, By Heather Behrendt; Violet Swirls, by Donna Conklin; Magic Bead, by Nina Eagle; Wiggle Gilggle Caterpillar, by Diane Woodall; Long & Lean Pendant Jewelry Tutorial, by Amy Bland. | |
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April 2014 - Florals, Florals, Florals! $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| Spring is eternal in glass. Flower beads take center stage in this issue. Featured Artist, Kim Fields, by Karen Leonardo | Selling in Tucson, article by Cleo Dunsmore | Tips from the Masters, Jacqueline Parks | & Tips from Our Readers, special | Grubby Mitts Report, by Jody Lee | Tutorials: Spring Dogwood Bead, by Kim Fields; English Garden Bead, by Mary Bush; Sculpture Flower a la Moon, by Monique Starink; and Nele Flowers, by Rona Horn | 3 collages with dozens of beads for inspiration. | |
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May 2014 - Reactive Glass $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| Magical, Beautiful Reactive Glass: The Featured Artist, Hayley Tsang Sather, and a terrific article on Double Helix Glassworks, by Karen Leonardo | Tips from the Masters - Using Silver Glass that Both Strikes and Reduces, by Hayley Tsang Sather | Tutorials: Scrap Magic, by Susan Hanson; Silver Glass Gemstones, by Eveline Goudswaard; Turned Lampwork Beads, by Hannah Rosner; Dabbling with Reactive Glass Recipes, by Dixie Harrison; and, Autumn Fire Beads, by Sheila Davis | and, the Grubby Mitts Report by Jody Lee and Diane Woodall. | |
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June 2014 - Neutrals are Not Boring! $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| Neutrals are what customers want, but they do not have to be bland. See what we mean in this issue. Featured artist-Debbie Sanders, by Karen Leonardo | Good Photos Matter, by Karen Leonardo & Diane Woodall | Tutorials: Organic Radiance Disks, by Debbie Sanders; Black and White Releasing Creative by Limitation, by Corina Tettinger; Ancient Tapestry Earrings, by Genea Crivello-Knable; Birth of a Goddess, by Joy Munshower; It’s Not the Beads - It’s the Bling!, by Lisa Liddy | The Grubby Mitts Report, by Jody Lee. | |
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July 2014 - Surf’s Up $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| Ocean related beads are ever popular and this issue is an ocean fest filled with stunning glasswork by many different artists. Featured artist is Marlene McDonald. Five tutorials include sculptural boro starfish, by Heidi Small; coral beads, by Andriy Mykolenko; a moonlit ocean landscape, by Molly Cooley; a sand dollar made from a lentil bead, by Becky Mason; and a graceful mermaid focal built on a tabular bead, by Marlene McDonald. Also include is: The Magic of Gray Cards (to improve your photos), by Kelley Allen and the Grubby Mitts Report, by Jody Lee. | |
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August 2014 - Hot, Hot, Hot $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| Beads with hot, hot colors for August. Red, Orange, Yellow, Bright Pink inspire this issue. Featured Artist, Laura Critchfield | Graceful Customs Lampworking Tools | Tips from the Masters, Elizabeth Johnson | Grubby Mitts Report, Jody Lee | Tutorials: Raspberry Salsa Sparkle Cone, by Laura Critchfield; Swirling Fire, by Nina Eagle; Flaming Wig-Wag Heart Pendant, by Jeannie Cox; Eye of the Tiger Headpins, by Julie Wong Sontag; and Flaming Flames, by Lorna Johnston | |
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September 2014 - Potpourri $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| A delicious variety of articles, projects and tutorials. Potpourri, by Diane Woodall | Featured Artist - Bev Butler, by Leah Nelson | Take Care of Your Greatest Resource, by Amy Oullette | Facebook Lampwork Bead Market, by Leah Nelson | Grubby Mitts Report, by Jody Lee | Tutorials: KISS Shard Reactions, by Bev Butler; Spring Splendor Bracelet, by Lisa Liddy; Laguna Ring Topper, by Angela Meier; Makin’ Frit, by Hannah Rosner; Here There Be Dragons!, by Chris Haussler. | |
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October 2014 - Fall Into Autumn $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| This issue highlights Fall Colors and beads that remind us of Fall in North America, including . . . Lezlie Balanger, our featured artist, by Leah Nelson |Glassy Goodness, an article on beading around Washington, D. C., by Gina Ventre | High Strung (a Janice Peacock book), by Diane Woodall | Grubby Mitts Report, by Jody Lee | Tutorials: Fall Bounty, by Lezlie Balanger; Pinecone Bead, by Kim Fields; Feathered Foliage Bead, by Lorna Prime; Autumn Rose, by Laney Mead; and Sunflower Bead, by Jo Turner. | |
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November 2014 - Men of Lampwork $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| In a sea of Women Lampworkers, this issue focuses on the Men of Lampwork who have created many of our best tools and techniques. In this issue are the work of six talented artists, including: Michael Barley, Scott Bouwens, Roger Child, David Sivers, Regis Teixera, and Shawn Tucker. Each has a tutorial in this issue (Enlarge Cover Image for List). Articles: Your Trusty Oxygen Concentrator, by Leah Nelson; and the Grubby Mitts Report, by Jody Lee. | |
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Dec 2014 - Cool Colors $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| December is known for Cool Colors (blues, greens, and purples) and that is what is in this issue. Diane Woodall does the opening article. Featured Artist is Jenelle Aubade-Caracas, by Leah Nelson |Bead Camp, by Darryle Jadaa | Selling Beads on Facebook, part 2, by Diane Woodall | Tutorials: Blueberry Sea Salt Fade Barrels, by Jenelle Aubade-Caracas; Frozen Dahlia Pendant, by Leah Nietz; Peacock Sparkle, by Sarah Friskey; Peony Beads, by Heather Davis; Boro Icicles, by Shawn Tucker | plus, Inspirational Collages, and the Grubby Mitts Report.
56 pages | |
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January 2015 - It’s a Small World $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| International Issue featuring artist from outside the U.S. Featured Artist - Frank Miguletz | Glasperlen Symposium Wertheim, by Angela Meier | Lampwork in the Netherlands, by Miriam Steger | The Glassblower, a Novel Review, by Diane Woodall | Tutorials: Bouquet Pendant Bead, by Frank Miguletz; Murrini Flower Centers, by Ikuyo Yamanaka; Channeling VanGogh, by Deborah Dunkerton; Mandy the Mud Crab Seaside Hearts, by Jolene Wolfe; Vintage Bead Caps, by Marise den Hartog | Grubby Mitts Report, by Jody Lee.
63 pages | |
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Feb 2015 Dots, Lines & Circles $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| Dots are not just for beginners as this issue clearly shows. In this issue: Love those Dots, Lines and Circles, by Diane Woodall | Featured Artist - Lorna Prime, by Leah Nelson | Thaw Out Your Creativity, by Diane Woodall | Heather Trimlett’s 40 Bead Project, by Heather Trimlett | Tutorials: Creating Magic with Dots and Lines, Corina Tettinger; Love Heart Patchwork Bead, Lorna Prime; Ethno Bead, Beatrice Stoertz; Crocodile Skin Bead and Tiger Stripe Bead, Becky Mason, Diane Woodall | Regular Feature, Grubby Mitts Report, Jody Lee. | |
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Mar 2015 - Pink $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| This issue is about the Diva of bead colors, Pink! The Featured Artist is Helen Gorick, by Leah Nelson | Articles: Flameworking Bullseye Pink, by Nina Hibler; Choosing Your Pinks Wisely, by Laura Critchfield | Tutorials: Perfect Stripey & Bubble Stripe Beads, by Helen Gorick; Pink Waves, by Michaela Pabeschitz; Raspberry Shimmer, by Elizabeth Bunn; Striped Pink Fan Shell, by Becky Mason and Diane Woodall | Grubby Mitts Report, by Jody Lee. | |
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April 2015 Happy! $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| Some beads simply make us happy. This issue is full of beads that make us happy. Making Kids Smile, - Heather Sellers, the Featured Artist, by Leah Nelson | How Being Creative Makes us Happy, by Diane Woodall | Happy!, by Diane Woodall | Tutorials: Rubba-Dub-Dub Ducky and Soap, by Heather Sellers; Chirping Chick, by Lezlie Belanger; Riotous Rooster, by Stephanie Sersich; Mini-Snurtle Cabochon Tutorial, by Carla di Francesco; Little Lucky Tiki Guy, By Janice Peacock; Siddhartha Beads, By Jasmin French | Grubby Mitts Report, by Jody Lee and Collages by lots of people.
58 pages | |
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May 2015 - Fun with Enamels $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| Enamels, both dangerous and beautiful, this issue focuses on safe use of enamels for amazing results. Featured Artist, Nina Eagle, by Leah Nelson; All About Enamels, by Margaret Zinser; Creating with the Power Vibe System, by Leah Nelson; Thompson Enamels 9000 Series Color Charts | Tutorials: Love is Blue, by Nina Eagle; Relief Burst Enamels, by Marjolein VanZummeren; Laguna Beads, by Amber Van Meter; Polynesian Pineapple Bead, by Janice Peacock; The Secrets of Patterned Powders on Beads, by Janice Peacock; Silver Glass Surfaces, by Bev Butler | The Grubby Mitts Report, by Diane Woodall; inspirational Collages, by a host of artists. | |
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June 2015 - Mad About Tools $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| Lampworkers love tools and go weak-kneed over anything that will manipulate glass. In this issue: Fun with Tools, by Diane Woodall; Featured Artist is Jelveh Jaferian, by Leah Nelson; ISGB Glass, Beads & Jewelry Bazaar, by Karen Leonardo; Creative Tools, by Diane Woodall; Grubby Mitts Report, by Jody Lee | Tutorials: Using a Jelveh Designs Key Mandrel, and How to Use a Roll About Masher, by Jelveh Jaferian; Cut Flowers, by Bev butler; Lava Lamp Bead, by Beverley Edge; Patchwork Heart, by Trudi Doherty; Charming Pendants, by Susan Lambert; How to Use a Mega Marver, by Corina Tettinger | and Tool Resources (Where to find lampworking tools), By Diane Woodall
63 pages | |
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July 2015 - Four Elements: Earth, Air, Water, Fire $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| According to the Ancient Greeks the four elements (Earth, Air, Water, Fire) were the building blocks of all things. The beads in this issue call on those elements for inspiration. Water is covered by our Featured Artist, Kichaela Klamert, who shares her technique for end of mandrel fish; Paul Woodall talks about Amazon taking a bite out of Etsy; Diane Woodall explores Lori Riley’s Dichroic Glass; and Jody Lee gives you the Grubby Mitts Report. | Tutorials are: Water - Funny Fish, by Michaela Klamert; Earth and Air - Earth Bead, by Liliana Glenn; Fire - dichroic Fire Bead, by Lisa St. Martin; and Fire - Inferno Flame Tube Beads, by Joe Holford. We also have outstanding, inspirational collages in each of the four elements. | |
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August 2015 - Organic Obsession! $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| “Organic” means “leave the fussiness at the door” and fly free; but, born out of chaos, as good “organic” are works of art. It's “Oh, how pretty,” not, “What is that?” Featured artist, Michele Coletti, uses silver glass to create terrific organic beads. She shares her story and her technique for making a Triptomatic Fairytale Bead. | Articles include: Organic Obsession, by Diane Woodall; How Much Does it Cost to Run My Kiln, by Darryle Jadaa; The Best $99 I Ever Spent, the Story of Joe Holford, by Diane Woodall; and, Grubby Mitts Report, by Jody Lee | Tutorials: Periwinkle Triptomatic Fairytale Bead, by Michele Coletti; Event Horizon, by Whitney Lassini; Stone on Water, by Marjolein VanZummeren; and, Machu Picchu, by Debbie Sanders. | |
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September 2015 - Beyond 104 $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| Glass with 104 COE is the only glass that many lampworkers use. But, it is not the only glass available. Much frit is make with 96 COE, and Bullseye is 90 COE. Explore the lower COE’s in this issue. Articles: Beyond 104, by Diane Woodall; What is COE by Darryle Jadaa; Why 96?, by Kris Schaible; Hitting the Bullseye Every Time, A Short History of Bullseye Glass, by Darryle Jadaa| Features: Inspirational Collages and Grubby Mitts Report, by Diane Woodall | Tutorials: Friendly Alligator Bead, by Stephanie Sersich; Veiled Disc Heart, by Gail Joseph; Encased Auger Shell, by Diane Woodall; Perfect Bright Pink Beads Boro Tutorial, by Hannah Rosner; Fuming with Boro Tubing, by Shawn Tucker.
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October 2015 - Wild for Animals $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| Lampworkers love making animal beads, all kinds of animals, way too many to include in just one issue. Consider this issue an appetizer course - a little taste of something yummy to whet your appetite. Included are: Wild for Animals, by Diane Woodall; Inspirational Collages, by various artists; Featured Artist - Kerri Fuhr, by Leah Nelson; Ready Made Inspiration, by Darryle Jadaa; and the Grubby Mitts report by Diane Woodall. | Tutorials include: Little Bird Focal Bead, by Kerri Fuhr, What a Croc! (Crocodile Bead) by Sharon Peters; Panda Bear by Marcy Lamberson; and Elephant Love, by Heather Sellers.
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November 2015 - Holiday Celebrations! $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| This issue is all about holidays and the beads we make to celebrate them. | Featured Artist, Rebecca Jurgens, by Leah Nelson, shares her “Great Rabbit Run” bead to help celebrate Easter. | Articles - Chemistry of Coloured Glass, by Andy Brunning; Story of Moretti and More, and Holiday Celebrations, by Diane Woodall. | Features: Grubby Mitts Report, by Darryle Jadaa, and Inspirational Collages by Diane Woodall, featuring many artists. | Tutorials: The Great Rabbit Run, by Rebecca Jurgens; Bats and Pumpkins, by Sabrina Koebel; Holiday Senti “Mints,” by Cara Washington; and, Shivering Snowman, by Heather Sellers. | |
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December 2015 - Anything Grows $6.95 (Discounted to $5.00) |
| Flora beads from Gooseberry to Delphinium and much in between is featured in this issue. While nobody has a copyright on nature’s handiwork, this month’s bead artists do a very good job of getting close to the originals. Articles: Anything Grows, By Diane Woodall, Petals- The Basic Element of Floral Beads, and Tips to Boost Creativity, by Darryle Jadaa | Featured Artist, Molly Cooley by Leah Nelson | Features, Inspirational Collages, (many Artists), and, Grubby Mitts Report, by Diane Woodall | Tutorials: Blossoming Tree Focal Bead, by Molly Cooley; Delphinium Garden, by Sheila Davis; The Ferns, by Nohline L’Ecuyer; Gooseberry Beads, by Polina Uchiteleva; and, Acorn Pendant, by Jane Sylvester.
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